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Giswil

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Giswil Ski Resort Guide

Giswil, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners and Snowfall.
Highest Lift1,850m
Resort Height480m
 Nearest AirportsZurich and Berne
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Giswil

The ski area of Giswil is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 480m.

Summary

Giswil has direct access to a total of 5 ski lifts.

Skiing

Giswil offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Giswil.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Giswil is 3km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Giswil?

The next notable snow forecast is 22cm, expected on 23 March, with around 45cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Giswil Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Cross Country
Total Length
4km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
5

Altitudes & Slopes

Giswil Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,850m
Lowest Piste480m
Resort Altitude (Giswil)480m
Max Vertical1,370m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Giswil
Beginners
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Giswil?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obwalden.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Giswil is Zurich, 66 minutes drive away.

Berne, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Sion, Strasbourg and Geneva airports are all within three hours drive.

Zurich is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The five ski lifts are able to uplift 1,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs,.

Season Dates

When is Giswil open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Giswil